Edward M. Evans, 94, of Forest, cross’d the final bar on June 19, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen, his daughters, Mercie and Carmen and her husband, Woody, and his grandchildren, Christopher, Elizabeth and Edward. He is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Spence and Betty Green and his brother, Marvin Evans, and many extended family and friends.
Edward retired as a Captain from the Merchant Marine after 44 years at sea. He lived his dream and dropped anchor on his beloved “Holding Ground Farm.” Edward attended both Morgan’s Church in Moneta and St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 10:00 AM in Virginia Memorial Park, Forest. The family will receive friends on Monday June 22, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a cancer research foundation of your choosing.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.